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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.24, 743.06 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.24, 743.06 and 317.19 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.24 : 743.06 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.24/743.06 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.24x = 743.06 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.24x = 235,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,691.20/538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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